While he wasn't so good against pressure, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has shown lately that he can play pretty well when he's under pressure.

Cutler put up good numbers but had up and down results in and around the time he was sacked a league-high 52 times in 2010. But this year, he's been sacked just 11 times through eight games, and suddenly he's turned into the best fourth-quarter QB in the league. His Total QBR of 95.2 in the fourth quarter leads the NFL and is on pace to be the second-highest since 2006, and eight of his 16 TD passes have come in the final stanza.

Great incentive for Bears, Eagles

While it will take some help, both the Bears and the Eagles could be in positions to clinch a playoff spot with a win in their Sunday night game in Philly. The Bears could be looking at an NFC North-clinching victory if both Green Bay (vs. Pittsburgh) and Detroit (vs. Giants) lose their afternoon home games. Meanwhile, the Eagles will be in position to win the NFC East outright if they win and Dallas (at Washington) falls in its early game on Sunday.

Worst run 'D' meets top run 'O'

The numbers tell it best: The Eagles rank No. 1 in the NFL in rushing yards per game at 152.9, while the Bears are dead last in the league against the run, allowing 152.4. Chicago, also 27th in total defense, will have its hands full with new Eagles head coach Chip Kelly's speed up offense.

"It's one thing to be in shape," running back LeSean McCoy said in a telephone interview this week, "but it's another thing to be in shape for this offense."

McCoy has already rushed for over 150 yards in four games this season.

Quote of week

Bears WR Brandon Marshall, on his all-around game: "If you look at the way I'm built, 6-5, 230 pounds, I think my size is what separates me. I also have a wit to my game, understanding the holes to sit in, how to make plays off schedule. For me, that's my hedgehog."

Stat of week

Cutler could become the Bears' all-time leader in passing yards with 222 against the Eagles. With 14,465 yards passing in his 65 games with the Bears, he currently sits behind Sid Luckman (14,686 yards).